1981 National Soccer League
| Season | 1981 | 
|---|---|
| Dates | 14 February–13 September | 
| Champions | Sydney Slickers (3rd title) | 
| Promoted | Preston Rams Sydney Olympians Wollongong Wolves  | 
| Relegated | Blacktown Demons | 
| Matches played | 240 | 
| Goals scored | 626 (2.61 per match) | 
| Best Player | Bobby Russell | 
| Top goalscorer | Gary Cole (16) | 
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The National Soccer League 1981 season was the fifth season of the Australian National Soccer League (NSL). The league was known as the Philips Soccer League (PSL) in a sponsorship arrangement with Dutch electronics company Philips. The champions were Sydney Slickers, winning their third title.